Building Systems Manager (Operations & Maintenance)

The Building Systems Manager position of the Operations and Maintenance division will have the responsibility of managing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for those facilities under the responsibility of the Department of Support Services.

The incumbent will supervise trades staff and administer service contracts in support of these systems and facilities. In addition, the incumbent will oversee building automation, access control, fire alarm, security alarm, video surveillance, and other control systems. Incumbent will direct engineering projects to include defining project budget, developing, reviewing, and approving designs, and performing data analysis.

Additionally, the incumbent will maintain reports and coordinate the RFP process. This position is a grade 106.

Training and Experience (positions in this class require):

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline, business administration or a closely related field and six years of progressively responsible engineering and/or facility maintenance program management experience, including two years of experience as a manager; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements :

Valid Driver's License in State of residency.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry)

Leadership and managerial principles

Budgetary principles

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Public administration principles

Purchasing principles and procedures

Policy and procedure development practices

Accounting/financial principles

Research methods

Budgeting principles

Applicable theories and principles related to area of assignment

Principles and practices of grant and/or contracts.

Skills (position requirements at entry)

Supervising and evaluating employees

Prioritizing and assigning work

Operating a computer and applicable software

Applying laws, rules, and regulations

Preparing reports

Developing, evaluating, recommending, and implementing programs, policies, processes and procedures

Negotiating and mediating conflicts

Preparing and administering budgets

Managing change and sensitive topics

Reading, comprehending, and reviewing budget information

Solving problems

Managing contracts

Managing and executing multiple tasks

Analyzing complex information

Preparing and monitoring budgets

Conducting research

Analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, disruptive people, imminent danger, threatening environment, and travel. This position may require: 24 hour on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

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Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

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More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

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Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle

Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission

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Mission

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